Two trapped, five rescued in Durban building collapse

Two trapped, five rescued in Durban building collapse

Emergency services are working to get to two people trapped underneath rubble - following a partial building collapse in Jacobs - south of Durban. 

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At this stage, it's unclear what caused the collapse.

The building on Chamberlain Road collapsed onto a truck. 

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Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says at least five other injured people have been rushed to hospital.

"SAPS, Durban Fire Department and Search and Rescue are on scene. We will be getting through to the trapped workers. However, it's believed that they have passed away," he said.  

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